PHP vulnerability scanner
Comprehensive PHP application security on the Invicti platform
Invicti’s PHP vulnerability scanner combines the power of dynamic application security testing (DAST) with interactive application security testing (IAST) to provide broad coverage and deep visibility into PHP application security.
The software is an important part of my security strategy which is in progress toward other services at OECD. And I find it better than external expertise. I had, of course, the opportunity to compare expertise reports with Invicti ones. Invicti was better, finding more breaches.
Senior Analyst, OECD
Scan PHP web applications with confidence
PHP powers a significant portion of the web, making it a frequent target for attackers. Ensuring the security of PHP web applications requires robust testing tools that can identify security vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. Invicti offers tech-agnostic security testing that works across all web apps and programming languages, including PHP-based environments. Whether your application is built on WordPress, Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, or custom PHP frameworks, Invicti thoroughly scans your web assets to identify critical security issues, including:
- SQL injection
- Cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Remote code execution (RCE)
- Authentication and authorization flaws
- Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Outdated and vulnerable PHP libraries and open-source components with known CVEs
Unlike less reliable PHP security scanners, Invicti’s DAST-first application security platform uses proof-based scanning to confirm high-impact vulnerabilities with 99.98% accuracy, eliminating false positives and streamlining remediation efforts for those results.
Go beyond traditional PHP scanning with IAST
For deeper security insights and narrower issue isolation, Invicti includes PHP as one of its supported IAST technologies, alongside Java, .NET, and Node.js. With a non-invasive IAST agent running on the web server, Invicti enhances its detection capabilities by analyzing code execution for PHP scripts in real-time, uncovering security flaws and server-side assets that DAST alone might miss. This means:
- Runtime visibility into security weaknesses in PHP files
- Deeper code security analysis for PHP applications
- Precise vulnerability identification down the specific line of PHP code for faster remediation
- Code-level vulnerability insights without the need to set up code repos
By combining DAST and IAST, Invicti provides comprehensive security testing for PHP applications, ensuring full coverage from the client side to the backend.
Seamless integration with development workflows
Security should enhance development, not slow it down. Invicti’s application security platform can act as your PHP security checker that integrates with CI/CD pipelines, issue trackers, and PHP development tools, allowing teams to:
- Automate security testing in every release cycle
- Get actionable DAST+IAST insights already during development
- Fix vulnerabilities early before they reach production
- Move fast without compromising security
- Eliminate friction between devs and security teams
Invicti also supports single sign-on (SSO) and role-based access control (RBAC) to align with enterprise security policies.
Why choose Invicti as your PHP security scanner?
Invicti delivers a comprehensive security solution for PHP applications with:
- Tech-agnostic DAST that scans any web application, including PHP-based sites and JavaScript-heavy SPAs
- IAST for PHP to detect vulnerabilities with deep runtime insights
- Proof-based scanning to highlight vulnerabilities confirmed as exploitable
- Seamless integration with DevSecOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Automated scanning and continuous monitoring to keep PHP applications secure
With Invicti as their PHP security scanner, organizations can identify, verify, and remediate vulnerabilities efficiently—protecting PHP applications from evolving security threats.
How does Invicti compare to other PHP security scanners?
Invicti offers a combination of DAST and IAST, providing greater accuracy and deeper visibility into vulnerabilities compared to scanners that rely on DAST alone or use static code analysis. With proof-based scanning, Invicti can automatically confirm many exploitable vulnerabilities in PHP applications to deliver actionable insights without false positives.
Can Invicti scan WordPress and other PHP-based CMS platforms?
Yes, Invicti scans PHP-based content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal, identifying vulnerabilities in both core files and third-party plugins and dependencies. By combining active security checks with fingerprinting against an extensive vulnerability database, Invicti can find not only known vulnerable components but also new and previously unreported vulnerabilities.
How does Invicti detect vulnerabilities in PHP applications?
Invicti uses a combination of automated DAST scanning, real-time execution analysis with its IAST agent, and proof-based verification to detect vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, and authentication flaws, ensuring comprehensive security coverage.
Does Invicti need access to the PHP source code?
Invicti can be used to verify the security of PHP applications as a pure DAST tool or using a combination of DAST and IAST. When used as a DAST tool, it requires no access to the back-end at all. Invicti’s IAST agent for PHP can be installed on the server to deliver additional runtime insights without any source code instrumentation or repository setup required.
Does Invicti integrate with developer tools and CI/CD pipelines?
Yes, Invicti integrates seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, issue trackers, and development workflows, enabling automated security testing and rapid remediation within DevSecOps environments.
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